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George North to retire — iconic Folau lift remembered

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Wednesday 29 April 2026 09:12, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Following news that George North will retire at the end of the 2026 season, relive the iconic moment he lifted Australia's Israel Folau off the ground as he tried to tackle him during the second Test…

The Bench: When Could NRL and Super League Merge?

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Wednesday 29 April 2026 08:48, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On The Bench podcast, Kris Radlinski and Karl Fitzpatrick discuss the possibility of the NRL merging with the Super League.

George North to retire at season's end

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 and began his career with Scarlets and joined Northampton Saints in 2013, where he won the Premiership.

Leeds Rout Catalans; Hull FC Crush Castleford 50-10

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Leeds Rhinos ran in eight tries to demolish Catalans Dragons 46-4 at Headingley and remain top of Betfred Super League, while Hull FC won big at Castleford. Leeds' victory was a seventh win in nine this season and ensured them a two-point lead at the summit.

Red Roses extend dominance despite major absentees

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

The question before the Women's Six Nations was whether anyone could break England's stranglehold on world rugby. Two games in, and the Red Roses simply haven't missed a beat. That's despite injuries and pregnancies ushering in a period of transition not seen for a decade.